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Dos Rios Opens Additional Trails and Expands Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Beginning Friday, June 6

MODESTO — Nearly a year after its official opening and just in time for the peak summer season, California State Parks is opening new hiking trails at Dos Rios. Located just 8 miles west of Modesto, California’s newest state park will also host a number of events for the fourth annual California State Parks Week in June. Nearly 10,000 people have visited Dos Rios since its official opening in June 2024, and the park has steadily increased public access to the approximately 1,600-acre property.

June 03, 2025 Dos Rios Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Opens Two New Self-Guided Trails at Dos Rios

MODESTO — Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, visitors can start exploring two new trails at Dos Rios, California’s newest state park in the Central Valley. Starting Friday, Nov. 29, the Pond Loop and Confluence trails will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends (Friday to Sunday).

November 26, 2024 Dos Rios Read the Full News Release

California’s Newest State Park, Dos Rios, Now Officially Open to the Public

MODESTO, Calif.—California’s newest state park, Dos Rios, officially opened to the publictoday, June 12. With the handing off of a giant key from non-profits River Partners and Tuolumne River Trust to California State Parks, more than 200 people including state and local leaders, key partners, and nearby community members attended the opening celebration.

June 12, 2024 Dos Rios Read the Full News Release

California’s Newest State Park, Dos Rios, to Open June 12 in the San Joaquin Valley  

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks in partnership with Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Natural Resources Agency are excited to announce on this Earth Day that California will open its newest state park in the San Joaquin Valley on Wednesday, June 12. The opening day coincides with the launch of the Third Annual State Parks Week June 12-16. This year’s theme is “This is Where You Live” which is befitting for the opening of Dos Rios.

April 22, 2024 Dos Rios Read the Full News Release